Summary:
The Industrial Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single high school, Industrial High School, a small rural institution serving 348 students in grades 9-12 that has emerged as a standout academic performer in Texas.
Industrial High School has earned a prestigious 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2025-2026 school year, ranking 86th out of 2,009 high schools statewide—placing it in the top 7% of all Texas high schools. The school has shown consistent improvement, climbing from the 90th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 96th percentile currently. Its graduation rate is an impressive 96.6%, with a dropout rate of just 0.6%, both significantly better than state averages. The school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1, allowing for smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students.
What makes Industrial High School particularly noteworthy is its exceptional performance across all core subjects. In the 2025-2026 school year, proficiency rates ranged from 82.14% in Algebra I to 95.74% in Biology, while state averages ranged from just 54.03% to 70.51%. The most dramatic improvement came in Algebra I, which jumped over 13 percentage points from the previous year. These achievements are especially impressive given that 31% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating the school effectively overcomes socioeconomic challenges through strong teaching and leadership. With per-student spending of $13,172, the school demonstrates how a small rural district can achieve elite-level academic results through a combination of low class sizes, consistent improvement, and high graduation rates.
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